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Liberman warns of next cycle of violence as Hamas builds road near border
A Hamas official says the road, only 250 meters from the border, was being prepared for "a convenient time" to "attack" Israel.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/31/2015 12:18:13 AM
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Netanyahu to meet today with Germany's FM to discuss Iran, peace process
Among the topics of discussion will be the talks between Israel and Palestinians, which France is proposing to renew in the UN with a firm timetable.
By HERB KEINON \
5/31/2015 6:37:13 AM
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Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein in 1st place at table tennis tournament
By LAHAV HARKOV \
5/31/2015 12:50:43 AM
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Israel and Canada team up at UN to tackle global health issues
One of the Israeli inventions being featured is the Respimometor, from RespiDx, for early diagnosis of pneumonia.
By STEPHANIE GRANOT \
5/31/2015 12:59:49 AM
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British woman awarded damages after denial of job due to Shabbat
A travel company told the rejected Jewish applicant that it was “still looking for people who were flexible enough to work on Saturdays.”
By JERRY LEWIS \
5/31/2015 1:20:21 AM
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Four Americans taken hostage in Yemen
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/31/2015 1:41:37 AM
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Four Americans taken as prisoners in Yemen
The four were among a number of Americans who could not leave Yemen after the US embassy there closed and all US personnel removed.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/31/2015 2:13:02 AM
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Will Europe be pushed to fully ban Hezbollah?
So far, the European Union has outlawed Hezbollah’s “military wing" but not the entire organization, despite their deadly attacks toward Israelis around the world.
By BENJAMIN WEINTHAL \
5/31/2015 2:44:24 AM
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Texas close to allowing concealed handguns on university campuses
By REUTERS \
5/31/2015 3:52:54 AM
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IDF in Nepal: Small country, big heart, warm hands
Less than three weeks has passed since the highly successful IDF field hospital team returned from saving lives and limbs in Nepal. The sights and sounds still remain with them.
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
5/31/2015 4:36:56 AM
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Beau Biden, son of US vice president Joe Biden, dies
By REUTERS \
5/31/2015 4:48:50 AM
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Hapoel Beersheba coach ends 3-year tenure with emphatic win
Elisha Levy spent three years as the coach of Hapoel Beersheba.
By ALLON SINAI \
5/31/2015 5:07:09 AM
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Tobacco costs Israel 8,000 lives, NIS 12.8 billion annually
Health Ministry nixes press conference to mark World No-Tobacco Day today, but releases report.
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
5/31/2015 6:40:00 AM
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Kansas man tests negative for Ebola after returning from Sierra Leone with fever
By REUTERS \
5/31/2015 5:42:48 AM
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Singapore police kill person outside high-level defense conference
By REUTERS \
5/31/2015 6:16:20 AM
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The eradication of disease
By R.P. Nettelhorst \
5/31/2015 6:35:24 AM
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Behaalotcha: The miracle of marriage
By RABBI LAZER GURKOW \
5/31/2015 7:10:23 AM
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National safety drills to begin Sunday
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/31/2015 7:20:23 AM
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US Vice President Biden's son Beau dies at 46
After getting a "a clean bill of health" in November of that year, his cancer recurred in the spring of 2015.
By REUTERS \
5/31/2015 7:44:34 AM
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Israeli calculations
By IRA SHARKANSKY \
5/31/2015 8:22:36 AM
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Six powers agree on UN sanctions 'snapback' in push for Iran deal, sources say
A senior Iranian diplomat said Iran was now reviewing several options for the possible "snapback" of Security Council sanctions against Tehran.
By REUTERS \
5/31/2015 8:28:19 AM
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Iranian media: Israeli weapons found in Saudi Embassy in Yemen
The weapons, allegedly found by the Iran-backed Houthis, are said to have been destined to forces loyal to Yemen's deposed president.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/31/2015 8:32:03 AM
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Sinai Militants target Egypt-Jordanian gas pipeline
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/31/2015 9:03:44 AM
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Saudi-led coalition warplanes hit bases in Yemeni capital Sanaa
By REUTERS \
5/31/2015 10:12:47 AM
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Bombs in southern Thailand kill one police officer, wound seven
By REUTERS \
5/31/2015 10:13:58 AM
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'Israel expects Germany to lead fight against West Bank product labeling'
Deputy FM Hotovely meets with German FM; Steinmeier is set to meet with Netanyahu and Rivlin later on Sunday.
By DANA SOMBERG/MAARIV HASHAVUA,JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/31/2015 10:20:03 AM
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Ramat Hasharon mayor sentenced to six months community service after conviction
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/31/2015 11:01:24 AM
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Celebrating Israel in New York
This celebration is a precious one, and one that needs to be protected.
By IDO AHARONI \
5/31/2015 11:11:27 AM
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אַנְדַרְטָה לַנוֹפְלִים בְּאַל-חַמָה
A monument to those who fell in El-Hamma
By JPOST IVRIT STAFF \
5/31/2015 11:33:27 AM
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Sisi calls for 'religious revolution' at Cairo's Islamic University
"You, imams, are responsible before Allah. The entire world is waiting. The entire world is waiting for your next word because this nation is being torn apart," Sisi told clerics.
By REUTERS \
5/31/2015 11:37:54 AM
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Ramat Hasharon mayor sentenced to community service for corruption
State disappointed with decision as it had requested that Yitzhak Rochberger receive prison time.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
5/31/2015 12:02:27 PM
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Official: Suicide bomber hits checkpoint near Libya's Misrata, several dead
By REUTERS \
5/31/2015 12:18:55 PM
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מִתְנַדְבִים לְְצַהַ’’ל
IDF volunteers
By JPOST IVRIT STAFF \
5/31/2015 12:25:27 PM
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Jeb Bush supports Jerusalem as eternal capital, host of US embassy
Former Florida governor says he thinks US should make the move to show solidarity with Israel.
By MICHAEL WILNER \
5/31/2015 6:10:44 PM
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זְכוּכִית יִשְׂרְאֵלִית
Israeli Glass 2015
By JPOST IVRIT STAFF \
5/31/2015 12:41:52 PM
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Iran says will discuss 'other solutions' to nuclear inspections deadlock
By REUTERS \
5/31/2015 12:44:08 PM
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Report: Russia turning its back on Syrian regime, not honoring prior agreements
For three months Moscow has been reducing its diplomatic staff in Damascus to essential personnel exclusively and the most recent move saw 100 Russians, along with their families, board a plane.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/31/2015 12:50:12 PM
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US Secretary of State Kerry stable after bicycle accident
By REUTERS \
5/31/2015 12:56:25 PM
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חִיבּוּק שֶל אַהֲבָה
A Loving Hug
By JPOST IVRIT STAFF \
5/31/2015 1:00:43 PM
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Netanyahu to Palestinians: Stop delegitimization campaign and return to peace talks
By DANA SOMBERG/MAARIV HASHAVUA \
5/31/2015 1:14:21 PM
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Analysis: An impending clash with the Negev Beduin
Anyone who has followed the issue over the past few years knows that a compromise may not be possible.
By ARIEL BEN SOLOMON \
5/31/2015 1:17:03 PM
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Rivlin: Ironic that killers of Israeli athletes seek to oust Israel from FIFA
Rivlin met with German Foreign Minister Steinmeier in Munich, where in 1972 Palestinian terrorists murdered 11 Israeli Olympic athletes.
By GREER FAY CASHMAN,SAM SOKOL \
5/31/2015 1:17:32 PM
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שֶקֶט אֲמִיתִי
True Silence
By JPOST IVRIT STAFF \
5/31/2015 1:17:55 PM
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Kerry breaks femur in bicycle accident
Condition of US Secretary of State defined as stable.
By REUTERS \
5/31/2015 1:29:49 PM
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עֵמֶק הַצְבָאִים
Deer Valley
By JPOST IVRIT STAFF \
5/31/2015 1:31:08 PM
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אֲנָשִים טוֹבִים
A song for Tamuz: 'Good people'
By JPOST IVRIT STAFF \
5/31/2015 1:54:43 PM
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Netanyahu: Israel need not engage in self-flagellation over delegitimization efforts
PM meets German FM, who says a diplomatic “option” with the Palestinians needs to be found.
By HERB KEINON \
5/31/2015 2:04:03 PM
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Likud Minister Bennie Begin resigns from government
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/31/2015 2:18:10 PM
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Kerry cancels visits to Madrid, Paris, returns to United States after bicycle accident
By REUTERS \
5/31/2015 2:49:03 PM
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Muslim woman denied soda on flight for security reasons
Thirty-one year old chaplain also suffers verbal abuse by fellow passenger on United Airlines flight.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/31/2015 2:53:25 PM
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Likud Minister Bennie Begin resigns from government
Begin resigns after he was excluded from cabinet to make way for Gilad Erdan.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
5/31/2015 2:59:05 PM
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Islamic State pushes back rival Syria insurgents near Turkey
By REUTERS \
5/31/2015 3:14:37 PM
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JPost News: May 31, 2015
JPost.com brings you all the latest news on Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/31/2015 3:14:46 PM
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Netanyahu, Herzog send condolences to US VP Biden over son's death
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/31/2015 3:18:08 PM
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Islamic State targeted in 17 air strikes in Iraq, Syria
By REUTERS \
5/31/2015 3:19:22 PM
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Out of the shoebox, an autobiographical mystery historical novel by Yaron Reshe
By DOROTHEA SHEFER-VANSON \
5/31/2015 3:23:13 PM
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Report: Israeli authorities to reopen Kalkilya checkpoint after ten years
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/31/2015 3:45:05 PM
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High school students demand equality in dress codes
Nation-wide protests over gender-discrimination in shorts policies
By HAYAH GOLDLIST-EICHLER \
5/31/2015 4:44:32 PM
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Turkish protesters pray outside Israeli envoy's house on 'Mavi Marmara' raid anniversary
IHH members were also scheduled to travel to Istanbul to take part in the "Free Jerusalem March."
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/31/2015 5:00:29 PM
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$100,000 check awaiting woman who recycled rare Apple 1 computer
By REUTERS \
5/31/2015 5:05:55 PM
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Bill upping prison sentence for rock-throwing moves to Knesset
Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked plans to fast-track the legislative process to pass the bill, increasing the chances of conviction for rock-throwing and up the maximum penalty for to 10 or 20 years.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
5/31/2015 5:08:41 PM
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State charges man with negligent homicide of child who falls out of car to her death
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
5/31/2015 5:14:45 PM
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Demolition begins on former Mubarak party headquarters in Cairo
By REUTERS \
5/31/2015 5:25:42 PM
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Environment minister launches task force to reduce Haifa Bay air pollution
Over a 10-year period, about 780 of the 4,860 cancer cases found in the region likely resulted from air pollution.
By SHARON UDASIN \
5/31/2015 5:27:16 PM
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Jeb Bush says US should embed some troops with Iraqis for training
By REUTERS \
5/31/2015 5:30:21 PM
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German FM visits Ukrainian Jews
By SAM SOKOL \
5/31/2015 5:52:33 PM
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Hamas-affiliated journalist calls on group to hold negotiations with Israel
“If the negotiations are aimed at achieving general interests -without recognizing or making concessions to the enemy – then why should (Hamas) be afraid of direct or indirect negotiations?”
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH \
5/31/2015 6:00:55 PM
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Ministerial c'tee revives pesticide legislation
By SHARON UDASIN \
5/31/2015 6:16:38 PM
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Assault at Jerusalem light rail leaves police officer in hospital
By DANIEL K. EISENBUD \
5/31/2015 6:18:46 PM
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Crisis in Rabbinical High Court, no hearings being set
There are some 2,900 current files open in front of the court, many involving difficult and complex issues.
By JEREMY SHARON \
5/31/2015 6:36:50 PM
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MKs march in New York's Celebrate Israel Parade
MKs Avraham Naguise (Likud), Yoav Ben-Tzur (Shas), Revital Swid (Zionist Union), Ksenia Svetlova (Zionist Union) and Ofir Akunis marched up Manhattan's Fifth Avenue in the parade.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
5/31/2015 6:38:05 PM
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Court convicts policeman for beating ‘helpless’ handcuffed suspect
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
5/31/2015 6:41:45 PM
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‘Many oncology medications on the market offer little help’
Shaare Zedek cancer expert initiates and helps develop scale to rate cancer drugs according to how much they help patients.
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
5/31/2015 6:50:45 PM
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WATCH: Protestors attempt to prevent Christian worshipers at King David’s tomb
The protestors gathered by the site and conducted a mass prayer service and study session in an effort to block access to the building.
By JEREMY SHARON \
5/31/2015 7:09:13 PM
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Saudi FM warns Tehran: We won't stand still over Iran's intervention in region
On visit to Egypt, Adel Al-Jubeir calls on Iran to "stop supporting terrorism."
By REUTERS \
5/31/2015 7:06:36 PM
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Pro-Israel lobby to be formed in Polish parliament
The new Polish Parliamentary Israel Allies Caucus hopes to garner support for the State of Israel through their shared Judeo-Christian values.
By Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN \
5/31/2015 7:51:54 PM
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“Druse have done a lot more for the state than many Jews,” says Druse and Circassian leader
Druse and Circassian municipal mayors as well as a deputy minister protested outside the Finance Ministry and Prime Minsiter’s Office Sunday.
By ARIEL BEN SOLOMON \
5/31/2015 7:56:01 PM
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US senate convenes over legislation to continue US spy wiretapping of private citizens
By REUTERS \
5/31/2015 8:18:25 PM
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Hilton sees increasing tourism despite security scares
Israel’s all-too-frequent military operations and security situations have a marked effect on the tourism industry, but Hilton hotels see no reason to stop investing here.
By NIV ELIS \
5/31/2015 8:32:09 PM
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Letters to a Lost Soldier: Daddy returns home from the war
By Maxine Clamage \
5/31/2015 8:34:07 PM
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Cabinet seeks to reduce regulatory burden
Cutting red tape is considered crucial to spurring business, but is a notoriously difficult policy to pursue.
By NIV ELIS \
5/31/2015 8:48:17 PM
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MKs march in New York's Celebrate Israel Parade
MKs Avraham Naguise (Likud), Yoav Ben-Tzur (Shas), Revital Swid (Zionist Union), Ksenia Svetlova (Zionist Union) and Ofir Akunis marched up Manhattan's Fifth Avenue in the parade.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
5/31/2015 8:55:29 PM
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ISIS captures Syrian towns near border with Turkey
By REUTERS \
5/31/2015 9:11:11 PM
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‘Post’ contributor comes under attack in Beit Shemesh
Residents debate responsibility of ultra-orthodox in standing up to extremism.
By SAM SOKOL \
5/31/2015 9:18:35 PM
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Turkey to fund 340 new apartments in Gaza Strip
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/31/2015 9:26:27 PM
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Making music at Masada
Bulgarian soprano Svetla Vassileva is looking forward to playing one of her favorite roles in the Israeli Opera’s production of Puccini’s ‘Tosca.’
By BARRY DAVIS \
6/1/2015 12:56:07 PM
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Right From Wrong: Happy first Fatah- Hamas anniversary!
The lie lives on, as does the lip service enlisted in its embellishment.
By RUTHIE BLUM \
5/31/2015 9:35:09 PM
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Success and pitfalls of Palestinian anti-normalization
On May 28 a Jerusalem Hug event near Damascus Gate was attacked by a half-dozen Arab men who claimed to be “anti-normalization” activists.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
5/31/2015 9:42:56 PM
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Think about it: The Israel Philharmonic Orchestra in Jerusalem
The audience that attends the concerts of the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra in Jerusalem is undoubtedly unique.
By SUSAN HATTIS ROLEF \
5/31/2015 9:53:49 PM
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The Israel Day Parade
Sixty-four years ago, prime minister David Ben-Gurion made a historic visit to New York City.
By IDO AHARONI \
5/31/2015 10:01:36 PM
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Candidly Speaking: Dissolve the scandal-ridden Chief Rabbinate now!
The despicable effort by the haredi-controlled Chief Rabbinate to purge Rabbi Shlomo Riskin because he does not conform to their stringent halachic approach may prove to be a blessing in disguise.
By ISI LEIBLER \
5/31/2015 10:13:24 PM
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Haniyeh: Turkey to fund 20 new apartment buildings in Gaza Strip
In April, it was reported that only a quarter of the promised $3.5bn pledged to help rebuild Gaza after last summer's war between Hamas and Israel had been delivered.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/31/2015 10:17:22 PM
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Jerusalem Post Editorial: Jew Hatred
In that interview published over a week ago, Obama said that the “venomous anti-Semitism” of the mullahs of Iran should not be a barrier to rational decision-making.
By JPOST EDITORIAL \
5/31/2015 10:17:31 PM
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Reality check: Where does Netanyahu stand on the defining foreign policy issues?
Netanyahu has chiseled away at the responsibilities of the Foreign Ministry, parceling them off to politicians whose sense of self-importance is greater than their talents.
By JEFF BARAK \
5/31/2015 10:31:13 PM
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Letters to the Editor: Tell them why
It is amazing that there was no recorded response from the Israeli Foreign Ministry.
By LETTERS TO THE EDITOR \
5/31/2015 10:41:52 PM
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In first, Indian PM Modi to visit Israel
No date for visit has been set, though some have speculated that it could be in November.
By HERB KEINON \
5/31/2015 10:48:00 PM
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WATCH: ISIS suffers losses in Iraq, makes gains in Syria
Thirteen of the strikes were near the Iraqi cities of Ramadi, Baghdadi, Bayji, Fallujah, Makhmur, Mosul, Sinjar and Tal Afar.
By REUTERS \
5/31/2015 11:05:36 PM
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Russia unlikely to drop support of Assad regime
Russia supports the Syrian regime, though Nikolay Kozhanov of the Carnegie Moscow Center says that “Russia does not trust Assad 100 percent.”
By ARIEL BEN SOLOMON \
5/31/2015 11:32:24 PM